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Oxford United vs Preston

31 August 2024 at 15:00The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Referee: K. Stroud

Match Summary

Oxford United defeated Preston 3:1. The match was played in Championship 2024.

Rivalry since 2025

Oxford United vs Preston Head to Head Results· 3

Oxford United and Preston have met 3 times — Oxford United won 1, Preston won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (5 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2026.

Drawn
1
·
1
wins
Total goals
9 · 3.0/match
Both scored
3/3 · 100%
Over 2.5
2/3 · 67%

Recent Meetings

06/03/26Championship
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13/12/25Championship
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04/01/25Championship
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Highest-scoring game: 13 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Oxford United have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Preston show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.3

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
1
4 meetings
1
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (39%) — the odds may underestimate Oxford United.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

6 Mar 202625/262.10/3.20/3.50
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13 Dec 202525/262.66/3.24/2.68
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4 Jan 202524/251.85/3.42/4.40
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31 Aug 202424/252.45/3.34/2.93
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Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 40.9%Draw 29.9%Away 34.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.302.89
Max2.493.433.00
Over 2.5: 49.3%Under 2.5: 54.6%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market38.6%28.1%33.3%
Public market39.1%28.5%32.4%

Oxford United vs Preston — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Oxford United
Result vs. Market: Oxford United (41%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Oxford UnitedHalf-time:11Preston
10Shots10
5Shots on target4

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Oxford United

W 24D 28L 40
Over 2.541
Goals scored94

Away Record: Preston

W 300D 240L 288
Over 2.548
Goals scored1015

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026